Why the Boston Celtics traded Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis

In the wake of the seismic trade that saw veteran Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart traded away, there are plenty of aspects of the storied ball club that need a closer look.

In the wake of the seismic trade that saw veteran Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart traded to the Memphis Grizzlies while the Celtics acquired sharpshooting Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis, plenty of aspects of the storied franchise need a closer look.

The eponymous host of the CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast joined his cohost, Josue Pavon, to discuss team president Brad Stevens’ controversial decision amid the last-minute scramble caused by the Los Angeles Clippers waffling on the original version of the trade focused on 2023 Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon.

The duo also assessed the potential impact of Porzingis on the Celtics’ future.

Don’t miss their critical analysis and reactions to the post-draft press conference of the Celtics’ president of basketball operations.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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